Cork County XCountry Even Age, Conna 2nd October 2016

Cross Country season kicked off under light winds and crisp Autumn sunshine in Aghern, Conna last Sunday. It was the even age athletes that took to the field this week.

. U10 (Boys) 1000m

Ollie Buckley (3rd)

Conor O’Donoghue (4th)

Donal Barry

Conor O’Dononghue, Ollie Buckley and Donal Barry represented the u10′s and ran a fantastic race! Ollie Buckley took 3rd place and Conor O’Donoghue just behind took 4th. It was Donal Barry’s first time running xcountry and was also running up an age category so big congratulations to him on holding his own and finishing middle of the pack.

U12 Girls 2000m

Nicole Buckley (5th)

Lauren Green (14th)

Caoimhe O’Donoghue (29th)

Grace Coyle (34th)

The U12 girls put in a solid performance yesterday with Nicole Buckley medalling in 5th place. Lauren Green had a great run also coming in 14th while Caoimhe O’Donoghue and Grace Coyle held their places in the middle of the pack of 63 athletes.

U12 Boys 2000m

Ryan McCarthy (23rd)

Joey O’Callaghan (29th)

There were 92 U 12 boys competing yesterday and both Ryan McCarthy and Joey O’ Callaghan put in strong runs coming within the top third of the pack.